North Sound Systems of Care Institute May 5th-6th, 2015 | Everett, WA On May 5th and 6th, 2015, we will be holding our 4th Systems of Care Institute Conference in Everett, WA. Please join us for this important children’s behavioral health event. We are very excited to share with you details about our Keynotes and breakout sessions! KEYNOTES: MAY 5th Dr. Ronni Sanlo Director Emeritus of the UCLA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center (LGBT) Center and a frequent keynote speaker and consultant on LGBT issues. Read more here. Kevin Hines Since the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, thousands of people have tried to kill themselves by leaping. Only 34 have lived. Kevin Hines is one of them. Read more here. MAY 6th Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, founder and director of the Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, has worked directly with trauma survivors for 27 years. Read more here. Khurshida Begum is an authentic, powerful speaker with a unique and compelling story. What Ms. Begum has overcome in her personal life will inspire the audience, motivating them to make a difference by fighting human trafficking and many other social injustices. Read more here. SESSIONS:    Art Therapy and Building Resilience with Youth in Detention Child Suicide Prevention Children’s Behavioral Health in Washington State: Needs, Services and System                      Performance CLIP | Children's Long Term Inpatient Program Co-Occurring Treatment with Youth Dads MOVE De-escalate Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime: Unplug the Power Struggle with Principle-Based De-escalation Developmental Disabilities Administration Access and Services DSM 5 and Diagnoses for Children Evidence Based Practice and Practice Based Evidence Family Engagement First Episode Psychosis and Early Intervention Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: A Deeper Look at Working with Very Young Children and their Families Introduction to Data for Program Managers and Supervisors Medicaid Mental Health 101 | Overview of Eligibility & Available Services PBIS | Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Stories of Strength | Conversations with our Youth The Healthy Youth Survey | Important Information about Adolescents Trauma Informed Therapy What is Family Assessment Response? (FAR) WISe | Wraparound with Intensive Services Wounded Places | Confronting Childhood PTSD in America's Shell-Shocked Cities Youth Mental Health First Aid | An Overview for Non-Mental Health Professionals Price: $190 (total price for 2 day conference) Registration now open HERE Clock Hours and CEUs available NSMHA Provider discounts available Limited family and youth scholarships available Breakfast and lunch included each day SOCI is based on the principles of interagency collaboration, individualized and strength-based practices, cultural responsiveness, community-based services, accountability, and full participation of families and youth at all levels of the system.